Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling
Recall 06552 · May 23, 2006 · Lithonia Lighting division
1,100
units affected
1,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06552
- Date
- May 23, 2006
- Company
- Lithonia Lighting division
- Units affected
- 1,100
- Product
- Low Bay TG Series Lighting Fixtures
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled lighting fixtures are designed for areas that require low mounting heights and are used in parking garages, stairwells, entrances or aisles. The fixtures have a heavy-duty aluminum housing with either a white or a dark bronze finish and a glass lens. Their installed width is approximately 13 inches. The TGL and TGR series fixtures are not included in this recall, as these fixtures have a different mounting mechanism.
What can happen
Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.
The fix
Facility managers and business owners are being contacted by Acuity Lighting Group Inc., to schedule an inspection and repair. Please contact Acuity Lighting Group if you have not been contacted yet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Acuity Lighting Group Inc. has received 10 reports of fixtures that have fallen, but no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical and lighting supply distributors between November 2004 and February 2006 for about $190.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled low bay tg series lighting fixtures?
Facility managers and business owners are being contacted by Acuity Lighting Group Inc., to schedule an inspection and repair. Please contact Acuity Lighting Group if you have not been contacted yet.
What is the hazard?
Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.